'Changes needed' to paid medical and family leave law

By: Deb Gau

Area state legislators said they aren’t optimistic about the chances of passing reforms to Minnesota’s paid medical and family leave laws this session. “I still think we need to make some common-sense changes to this bill,” Sen. Gary ...

April 9, 2026

Brandes’ to dance for a cause

By: Fritz Busch

NEW ULM — Sue and Jeff Brandes of Courtland have been working with a choreographer Missy Visser on their dance routine for months at The New Ulm Wellness Collective. On Saturday, the Brandes’ will be part of the 2026 Dancing Like The Stars ...

April 9, 2026

Spring flip brings fuel hikes

By: Amy Zents

NEW ULM, MN — Drivers across Southern Minnesota are facing a sharp increase in fuel prices this week as the region grapples with the annual transition to summer-blend gasoline and tightening global supplies. According to data complied by ...

April 9, 2026

GETTING TO KNOW Tanner Backer

Interview by Travis Rosenau Backer, a senior pitcher and first baseman for the Eagles, collected two hits and three RBIs in New Ulm’s 23-2 rout of Westonka on Tuesday. Q: Who is your favorite baseball player, past or present? A: Miguel ...

April 9, 2026

MVL/NUC girls take 2nd at SCC Indoor Championships

MANKATO — The Minnesota Valley Lutheran/New Ulm Cathedral girls track and field team took second at the South Central Conference Indoor Championships on Tuesday at Myers Field House. St. Clair/Immanuel Lutheran took first for the girls with a ...

April 9, 2026

Lewis resigns as Eagles girls basketball head coach

By: Jim Bastian

NEW ULM — Mitch Lewis, who led the New Ulm Eagles girls basketball team to a 19-9 season this past season, resigned last Thursday. Leiwis said his decision to step down after one season came down to spending more time with his family. “I ...

April 9, 2026